De Bruyne stays with the national team, not returning to Napoli early

Kevin De Bruyne has been suspended for the upcoming Nations League match between Belgium and France and has decided to stay with the national team in France, forgoing a return to Napoli a few days before the club match.

Decision to stay in the international competition

The suspension, stemming from the last game against Turkey, keeps him out of the Saturday night showdown at the Stade de France. Despite the possibility of returning to Italy early to prepare for the clash against Frosinone, the Napoli player chose to remain with the Belgian group.

The Belgian Football Association informed Napoli of the decision to keep De Bruyne in camp, emphasizing the importance of starting the new cycle under Roberto Van Bommel, head of the national team.

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Other players involved and return schedule

Youri Tielemans also chose the same option and will follow the match from the Paris stands. At the end of the match, De Bruyne will be able to return to Napoli and recover the energy built up with the national team.

The aim is to have him train again with the squad between Wednesday and Thursday, a few hours before the league resumes. Coach Francesco Allegri will have to wait for the midfielder's return to prepare for the clash against Frosinone.

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There is no conflict between the club and the Belgian federation: the Belgian will return in blue respecting the agreed programme, ready to contribute again to Napoli.